Tips for Photographing Sunset

When photographing the setting sun, take a few minutes to set up the composition. If there are clouds, include plenty of sky. Realize that the foreground will come out in silhouette, so plan for dramatic, dark shapes. When the sun is below the clouds, think about blocking it with a tree. At small apertures like f25 in this shot, there’s a chance to get a sun”star”. Don’t forget about the “rule of thirds” in your composition.